Michael Page says it's 'extremely frustrating' that fighters keep avoiding him ahead of return at UFC London
By Brian Campbell
Published on March 18, 2026.
Michael "Venom" Page, a former Bellator MMA star from London, is frustrated with matchmaking ahead of his return at UFC London against Sam Patterson. Despite a 3-1 record since coming to the UFC in 2024, Page, who is known for his dynamic striker style, expressed frustration that potential fighters were not interested in challenging him. Page (24-3), who has previously won over Kevin Holland, Shara "Bullet" Magamedov and former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier, expressed his desire for a bigger name for his return, particularly a potential title shot at 170 or 185 pounds. Despite his one UFC defeat, Page's tricky offensive style led his opponent to win.
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